Sr. Software Engineer (WMS)

Petco • Reno, NJ

14d

About The Position

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet. We love all pets like our own We’re the future of the pet industry We’re here to improve lives We drive outstanding results together We’re welcome as we are Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco. Scope: Partner with business analysts and technical leads to define the technical requirements, principles, and models that guide solution decisions within the Enterprise Reference Architecture for our warehouse and distribution management systems. Responsible for analyzing and translating business, information and technical requirements to outline solutions that apply to or integrate across large/complex applications, systems, and platforms to achieve business objectives . The role specializes in Manhattan Systems' Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) application and related supply chain execution applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or related.
• 10+ years working in information technology, preferably implementing logistics , warehouse management or TMS solutions.
• 5+ years of direct experience with Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) in a retail and ecommerce business.
• 3 years experience in the following: SQL, PL/SQL, or Oracle database; programming language such as C, C+, Java, Javascript , Unix, or Python; configuration and scripting with Linux/Unix.
• 3 years experience with related material handling systems such as voice picking, RF handhelds, label printers, pick-to-light and package sortation and similar IT-WMS equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of how a distribution center operates and how the functional processes can be configured and supported in a warehouse management system (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Works on multiple and complex projects or problems as WMOS project lead, internal consultant or support lead.
• Participates in WMOS and related technical and business discussions relative to current issues or design, as well as future architecture and functional direction.
• Supports and participates in developing policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Drives the alignment and support of WMOS strategy and function with business requirements.
• Coordinates implementation, modification and/or specialized support activities for WMOS and related components.
• Assists in post-implementation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance performance and improve future outcomes.
• Participates in the Enterprise Reference Architecture and WMOS domain architecture governance process.
• Reviews exceptions and makes recommendations to architectural and application standards at domain and/or project level.
• Identifies improvement opportunities for WMOS, as well as related application, code, or infrastructure.
• Supports the development of software, data delivery, or infrastructure platforms relative to the stable functioning of warehouse and related supply chain distribution systems.
• Provides strategic and tactical level consultation to business and IT partners related to the WMOS domain.
• Provides consultation associated with both enterprise projects and ongoing operations.
• Responsible for quality assurance and documentation of WMOS and related applications, infrastructure and support.
• Develops, motivates, and directs colleagues to create a team environment.
• Influences through expert knowledge and leadership system , application, or infrastructure domain.
• Interacts and interfaces with support partners to ensure issues are effectively analyzed and solutions are accurately designed and implemented.
• Performs professional-level, complex analysis, evaluation or research.
• Possesses and applies broad knowledge of operational and technical concepts, practices and theories of areas within information systems, with focus primarily on WMOS and related systems.
• Interacts professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests.
• Works under general direction.
• May take the lead in moderately complex projects.
• Acts independently and advises intermediate level technical associates.
• Limited direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

• For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees